Public support in the United States for the war against Iran has declined, while President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains at a record low, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Only 31 percent of Americans surveyed said they support US military action against Iran, down from 37 percent in March and 34 percent earlier this month. Support among Republican voters also fell, from 77 percent in March to 69 percent.
Trump’s approval rating remained at 33 percent, matching the lowest level recorded by Reuters/Ipsos during his first and second terms.
Trump has defended the military campaign, saying it is necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran.
Economic concerns are increasingly affecting public opinion. Iran’s disruption of oil exports from the region has contributed to rising petrol prices in the US, which are now close to record levels. Fuel prices are reportedly more than $1 per gallon higher than before the war.
The Trump administration has also announced new measures aimed at increasing economic pressure on Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would target Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil, in an effort to prevent countries and companies from doing business with Tehran.
The poll found that 83 percent of Americans believe the war will continue for an extended period, up from 80 percent earlier this month.
The prolonged conflict could create political difficulties for Trump and Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections, particularly because rising fuel prices are adding to inflationary pressures.
Among independent voters, the poll found that 33 percent said they would support a Democratic candidate in a congressional election held today, compared with 19 percent who would support a Republican.
The Reuters/Ipsos survey questioned 1,215 US adults over four days and has a margin of error of approximately three percentage points.
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